Burnette, G. E. (n.d.). Spoliation of evidence: A fire scene dilemma. Retrieved from http://www.interfire.org/res_file/spoliatn.aspAdditionally, use the Internet and the CSU Online Library to search f

Burnette, G. E. (n.d.). Spoliation of evidence: A fire scene dilemma. Retrieved from http://www.interfire.org/res_file/spoliatn.asp

Additionally, use the Internet and the CSU Online Library to search for articles and case citations (such as those found on page 218, Table 4-4) related to NFPA 921 and ASTM E860 on spoliation. Respond to the following questions, and reference at least one article from the CSU Online Library in your response:

1. Define spoliation.
2. Compare and contrast when evidence should be secured in place and when it should be removed from the scene.
3. Discuss how to document the area prior to removing a piece of evidence.
4. What specific guidelines would you recommend implementing in order to improve the effectiveness of scene documentation?

Your response should be a minimum of two pages in length. You are required to use at least your textbook and one article from the CSU Online Library as source materials for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in APA style.

Mandatory Source. 

Icove, D. J., DeHaan, J. D., & Haynes, G. A. (2013). Forensic fire scene reconstruction. Boston: Pearson.